PR in High Definition

DECEMBER 13, 2017

3D printed cupcake anyone? So, here are four more seemingly-ludicrous trends that will be quite normal activity by 2027, and how these trends can these be woven into your 2018 campaign. It is likely that brands will also develop virtual companions, shaping them to reflect the brand’s culture and values. Yes please. (Yes

Trends 59

Trends How To Retail Google 59

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 22, 2020

The Asia Pacific region contains many of the fastest-growing and lucrative business markets, especially for technology companies. Many APAC countries are still developing rapidly and offer an entrepreneurial mindset; the region has leapfrogged Western technology cycles and is racing head of other markets. Understand market tech trends.

Mobile 156

Mobile Local Technology Trends 156

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Typically PR teams prepare spokespeople for different types of media – broadcast, print, online as well as different formats. Beyond helping a spokesperson speak effectively for a print interview vs. broadcast, we look to arm clients with intelligence on a few different types of reporters. Good media training builds confidence.

Media Training 282

Media Training Training Media Interviews 282

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Influencer marketing has been around for the best part of a decade now and initially, it wasn’t clear how big of an impact it was going to have on both brands and consumers. Here’s some reasons why: Influencer marketing regulations must be followed . Today, it is an industry valued in the billions, growing by 83% in 2019.

Marketing 62

Marketing Advertising Advertising B2C 62

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Users can track direct and indirect brand mentions, hashtags, influencers and keywords, keep tabs on competitors and industry trends, gather key consumer insights, and discover the most relevant and engaging influencers.”. The company has done a couple of things historically that allow it to stand out in the market. Is this a rebrand?

Software 154

Software Tools Print Technology 154

Critical Mention

JANUARY 30, 2019

If you work in public relations or marketing—or in the business world generally—you have likely heard about several major developments in the media monitoring marketplace. When you are monitoring important media coverage—whether it’s a crisis or an especially impactful brand story—getting results quickly is absolutely critical.

Media 60

Media Marketing Analytics Television 60

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

LSE: ACC.L ) announced it has closed its acquisition of Isentia , a media monitoring company that operates in “eight geographical markets across Australia, New Zealand and South-East Asia working with 2,400 customers.”. Vuelio itself acquired ResponseSource – a ProfNet or HARO style tool – in 2018 for £5.5 Access Intelligence Plc.

Software 89

Software Print Tools SEO 89

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2018

Every B2B tech PR person dreams of the splashy feature that will help make their company brand instantly recognizable. Just as some celebrities are famous for being famous, big-media notoriety can build the ego without building the brand. Digital and print trades in a given sector are tantamount to a virtual business community.

Pitching 168

Pitching Real Estate B2B Journalism 168

Critical Mention

JUNE 10, 2020

As a result, it’s important to be tracking online news , print, social media and broadcast sources constantly to see which journalists and influencers are most trusted and widely-read in a given subject area. . Eric Lebowitz joined Critical Mention in 2018 as its Director of Marketing. Eric Lebowitz.

Media 104

Media Pitching Trends Resources 104

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

If you work in PR, marketing or communications and use a media intelligence platform, you might be familiar with the “good enough for now” syndrome. During the vetting process, ask potential providers to show you how to track TV, radio, online news, licensed print and social media in one tool—the proof is in the pudding. Eric Lebowitz.

How To 106

How To Media Radio Print 106

Cision

DECEMBER 19, 2017

According to research from Content Marketing Institute, 65 percent of businesses using content marketing have experienced an increase in ROI compared to a year ago. For content marketers, this is good news — as it indicates that content marketing is still as effective as it has always been.

Content Marketing 0

Content Marketing Marketing SEO Engineering 0

B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

A solid PR campaign has the power to bolster your brand. Among its benefits, PR can build relationships with the public, boost brand awareness, increase your credibility, and create loyal customers. If PR can do so much for a brand, why don’t more brands use public relations to begin with? Handpicked Related Content.

Crisis Management 238

Crisis Management B2B Reputation Advertising 238

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Other disciplines, notably marketing, have encroached on PR practice in areas that lead with paid media, such as influencer marketing and search engine optimisation (SEO). Influencer marketing is messy How we do it 9. In 2019 it has published papers on disinformation and influencer marketing. She always improves my work.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

Critical Mention

JANUARY 30, 2019

But, whether you are looking at adopting a brand tracking solution for the first time or are re-evaluating your options, there are a couple of “staples” to insist on. When you are monitoring important media coverage—whether it’s a PR crisis or an especially impactful brand story—getting results quickly is absolutely critical.

How To 60

How To Media Analytics Television 60

Mindful Marketing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

by David Hagenbuch - professor of Marketing at Messiah University - author of Honorable Influence - founder of Mindful Marketing By now we all have a story of how the pandemic has negatively impacted us or those we love. Its ‘product features’ back up its brand promise. Accessible Pharmacy is different.

Corporate 102

Corporate Consumer Employee Print 102

The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Marketing in the Business to Business (B2B) world is a completely different beast to that in the consumer industry. B2Bs are faced with marketing products to their audience’s “work” personas and gain company buy in. Love, Little Rock Location: US The brand: Little Rock Regional Chamber The agency: Stone Ward It all started with an ad.

B2B 120

B2B B2C Facebook Storytelling 120

Critical Mention

JULY 16, 2019

As the cost of paid advertising across various digital and broadcast channels increases, brands are increasingly focused on earned media as a way to build awareness and generate revenue. As the name suggests, it’s a fairly simple KPI: the number of people who saw the piece in which your brand was mentioned. Estimated Audience.

Media 76

Media Advertising Advertising Measurement 76

Shift Communications

APRIL 27, 2018

It was all there in print – and if Jennifer Connelly was using it, I should be too! I hit 30 and by then, had served a decade in the retail marketing trenches and moved behind the lens of consumer engagement. I hit 30 and by then, had served a decade in the retail marketing trenches and moved behind the lens of consumer engagement.

Television 68

Television Consumer Retail Community 68

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 23, 2019

The report is packed with insights on internet adoption, devices and platforms; the internet ad market; content formats; and observations on disruptive business models and markets. Radio is under indexed (12% vs 8%) and print is over indexed (3% vs 7%). #4 It’s an area that brands should investigate. #6

Report 81

Report YouTube Privacy Web 81

Barokas

AUGUST 1, 2019

The article featured a number of major companies in tech, financial services and travel that have launched media initiatives ranging from podcasts, books, print magazines and talk shows. Understanding that the competition for reader attention is fiercer than ever, these companies are turning to content to connect with audiences.

B2B 60

B2B Survey Case Study Enterprise 60

5W PR

MAY 16, 2017

Lagostina showed off the brand new Nera Hard Anodized collection, in the trend-driven color black, along with my personal favorite product, a gorgeous hammered copper Lasagna pan. I continue to be impressed by the brand’s ability to create such beautiful, yet functional cookware. COLORS & CACTI: We couldn’t walk 50 ft.

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Internal International Print Skype 68

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 21, 2018

Print, not news, in decline The quarterly Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) data is a depressing read. Print has ceded to digital in all but a few niches. The ability of these technology companies to collect data and connect citizens with brands and organisations, at a moment in time, is potent. It almost seems unfair.

Social Media 73

Social Media Print Study Advertising 73

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 28, 2018

Years ago, contributed articles were a badge of honor since there was a limited number of opportunities in a printed world. One big change is that, effective September 13, 2018, we will no longer be accepting contributions from vendors for the ICN.” [ emphasis added ]. That may be changing. And who can blame them?

Technology 66

Technology Advertising Advertising Community 66

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

.” As a side note, Marlin also owns a majority stake in Talkwalker which it acquired in 2018. Talkwalker hired a new CEO and new CMO in late 2022 and appears to have done a round of layoffs in sales and marketing, according to multiple social media updates I’ve observed. What does it do? What’s different about that?

Software 78

Software Case Study Technology Tools 78

PR in High Definition

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Though still in beta, it enables users to ‘pocket’ articles they like throughout the day and then print off all the news and features at the end of the day to read at their leisure in their own home. But what does this shift mean for marketers and PRs, and how should you be catering for these changing preferences? Strike a balance.

Print 48

Print Consumer Conference Video 48

Wildfire

JUNE 25, 2019

Back in September 2018, New Zealand life insurance comparison website, LifeDirect. cleverly killed off the brand’s famous sloth mascot in its TV ad in a bid to revive the brand amongst a younger demographic who view death as a distant issue, and persuade viewers to plan for their own deaths. Drumroll please….

Fashion 40

Fashion Comparison Insurance Insurance 40

Prohibition

MARCH 16, 2020

Influencer marketing has fast become one of the most trusted, reliable and engaging ways for brands to market various products, services and key messages. Because of this, influencer marketing can be a really powerful way to reach a wider audience, promote your product and prompt purchase. Penny Hindle (penny_hindle).

Fashion 62

Fashion Instagram Travel Trends 62

Prohibition

MARCH 16, 2020

Influencer marketing has fast become one of the most trusted, reliable and engaging ways for brands to market various products, services and key messages. Because of this, influencer marketing can be a really powerful way to reach a wider audience, promote your product and prompt purchase. Penny Hindle (penny_hindle).

Fashion 62

Fashion Instagram Travel Trends 62

The Resolution Blog

APRIL 23, 2018

By placing your data neatly into these rows and columns, it makes it much easier for example to answer questions such as: ‘How many of our articles featured the brand name in the headline over the past quarter?’ What was the average domain authority of our online content last year and has it improved over the previous year?’

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Data Measurement Examples Tools 120

Beyond PR

DECEMBER 21, 2017

According to research from Content Marketing Institute, 65 percent of businesses using content marketing have experienced an increase in ROI compared to a year ago. For content marketers, this is good news — as it indicates that content marketing is still as effective as it has always been.

Content Marketing 75

Content Marketing Marketing SEO Engineering 75

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020. Marketing Statistics from 2020.

Survey 176

Survey Marketing B2B Study 176

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 13, 2019

It’s hard to believe, the company’s roots can be traced back to those old Bacon’s books printed in Chicago, or even a press clipping service out of Sweden, before that. Cision spins off Outmarket , which had previously been the Vocus marketing Suite. Sources: Business Wire , PRWeek , RMP Analysis , Chicago Tribune , Mergr.com ).

Technology 12

Technology Software Company Marketing 12

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 4, 2021

For consumer brands, of course, PR can strike a spark that lights the fire of mass appeal. It examined 120 companies who raised a Series B round between January 2018 and July 2020 and compared the size of the first and second funding rounds. In particular, broadcast outlets follow print media. Positive PR drives recruiting.

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Study SEO Course B2B 234

Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The marketing sales funnel is both simple and confusing. When you map all of your content marketing to the funnel, things get trickier. Most content marketers, unlike sales reps, usually shy away from promotional ad copy that could scare their audience away. What is the content marketing sales funnel?

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Case Study Marketing Study Content Marketing 101

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 11, 2022

Three in this case — and across international borders in a competitive market with a half-dozen incumbent vendors. A new powerhouse to shake up the all-in-one market? The private equity firm will merge all three companies under the Onclusive brand name. Streem will continue to “operate as an independent brand.”

Reputation 85

Reputation Technology Tools Data 85

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

If your marketing team churns out content but you have the nagging sense your process isn’t as efficient as it could be, chances are you’re not grappling with an insurmountable obstacle. No brand wants their content strategy to stall at Phase 0, a hectic and emotionally stressful state we call content chaos.

Content Marketing 103

Content Marketing Print Analysis Data 103

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 9, 2018

Several studies suggest businesses plan to invest in public relations in 2018. In the fray that is the day in the life of marketing, we sometimes forget to share with the very people in the trenches with us. In these cases, social media is usually an additional duty for one lonely marketer that is already overworked.

Media 97

Media B2B Groups Conference 97